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<br /> START UP AND OPERATION
<br /> For new construction, prior to use of the POWTS check treatment tank(s) for the presence of painting products, solvents or other
<br /> ' chemicals or sediment that may impede the treatment process and/or damage the soil absorption system. If high concentrations are
<br /> detected have the contents of the tank(s) removed by a Septage Servicing Operator(pumper) prior to use.
<br /> Pump tanks may fill above normal highwater levels prior to startup or due to pump failures. Start up or restoration of power under these
<br /> conditions is not recommended, as the excess wastewater will be discharged to the soil absorption system in one large dose causing an
<br /> overload that may result in the backup or surface discharge of effluent and damage to the system. To avoid this situation have the
<br /> contents of the pump tank removed by a Septage Servicing Operator(pumper) prior to restoring power to the pump or contact a Plumber
<br /> or POWTS Maintainer to assist in manually operating the pump controls until normal effluent levels.are restored within the pump tank.
<br /> System start up shall not occur when soil conditions are frozen at the infiltrative surface.
<br /> Do not drive or park vehicles over tanks or the soil absorption system. Do not drive or park over, or otherwise disturb or compact, the
<br /> area within 15 feet down slope of any mound or at-grade soil absorption area.
<br /> Reduction or elimination of the following from the wastewater stream may improve the performance and prolong the life of the treatment
<br /> tanks and soil absorption system: acids, antibiotics, baby wipes, cigarette butts, condoms, cotton swabs, degreasers, dental floss,
<br /> diapers, disinfectants, fats, foundation drain (sump pump) discharge, fruit and vegetable peelings, gasoline, greases, herbicides, meat
<br /> scraps, medications,oils, painting products, pesticides, sanitary napkins, solvents,tampons, and water softener brine discharge.
<br /> ABANDONMENT
<br /> When the POWTS fails and/or is permanently taken out of service the following steps shall be taken to insure that the system is properly
<br /> and safely abandoned in compliance with s. Comm 83.33,Wisconsin Administrative Code:
<br /> • All piping to tanks, pits and other soil absorption systems shall be disconnected and the abandoned pipe openings sealed.
<br /> • The contents of all tanks and pits shall be removed and properly disposed of by a Septage Servicing Operator(pumper).
<br /> • After pumping, all tanks and pits shall be excavated and removed or their covers removed and the void space filled with soil,
<br /> gravel or another inert solid material.
<br /> CONTINGENCY PLAN •
<br /> If the POWTS fails and cannot•be r-. -• •- • • •.•• ••_-.- - -; - - - : •- •- taken, to provide a code compliant
<br /> EA A suitable replacement area has been evaluated and may be utilized for the location of a replacement soil absorption syst.
<br /> The replacement area should be protected from disturbance and compaction and should not be infringed upon,by.required
<br /> setbacks from existing and proposed structure, lot fines and-wells. Failure to protect the replacement area will result in the need
<br /> for a new soil and site evaluation-to establish a suitable replacement_.area.-,Replacement systems must comply with,the rules i
<br /> effect at the t'ime.of the it permit issuance._
<br /> A suite a- - _•t- t area is not available due to setback .•• • - • - '• . the soil absorption system cannot be
<br /> rehabilita • and barn g.advances in POWTS technology,a holding tan maybe.installed as a last resort-..
<br /> The site ha of b. n evaluated to identify a suitable replacemen a. Upon failure of the POWTS a-soil and-site evaluation
<br /> must be perfo "•,,, to locate a suitable replacement area. If no repl "ent area is available a holding tankmay be installed as a
<br /> last resort to r-• -ce the failed POWTS.
<br /> "1/ Mound and . gra_'e soil absorption systems may be recons cted •n place following.removal of the biomat.-at the infiltrative
<br /> surface. Reconstru•ions of such systems must comply with the rules i effect at that time. • , -
<br /> W• -NING TREATMENT TANKS, PUMP TANKS, AND HOLDING TANKS MAY CONTAIN POISONOUS -GASSES OR LACK
<br /> ' SUFFICIENT OXYGEN TO SUSTAIN LIFE. NEVER ENTER ANY TANK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. DEATH MAY
<br /> RESULT. ESCAPE OR RESCUE FROM THE INTERIOR OF A TANK MAYNNOT BE POSSIBLE
<br /> ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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<br /> POWTS INSTALLER POWTS MAINTAINER
<br /> Name ,l,•I.DREW ME. t4&i-z. Name
<br /> Phone (9,o g3 t. -g. O3 Phone
<br /> SEPTAGE SERVICING OPERATOR(PUMPER) LOCAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY
<br /> Name Name DAwe_Coui\ir 4 E4L7N
<br /> Phone Phone to i 2-4a.-f#515
<br /> This document was drafted by the staffs of the Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara County POWTS regulatory agencies in compliance with sections
<br /> Comm 83.22(2)(b)(1)(d)&(f)and 83.54(1),(2)&(3),Wisconsin Administrative Code.
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